Events

These are the next events planned by Epping Horticultural Society - note them on your calendar! Also included are some other local events that may be of interest to our members.

May
2
Sat
Trip to Leonardslee with Theydon Bois Horticultural Society
May 2 @ 9:30 am – 5:00 pm

Theydon Bois Horticultural Society is organising a trip to Leonardslee Gardens. First planted in 1801, the Grade I Listed gardens on the 240-acre estate features outstanding scenery throughout the year and is particularly majestic as it blooms in spring.

EHS members are welcome to join this trip on Saturday 2nd May departing from Theydon Bois Village Hall at 9.30am, estimated return 5.00pm. Contact Margaret Jones for more details or to book.

May
16
Sat
Plant Swap Afternoon – CANCELLED
May 16 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS EPIDEMIC

May
31
Sun
Epping Open Gardens
May 31 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Once again many brave gardeners are exposing their efforts to public scrutiny! This year there will also be some open allotments at Meadow Road. Mark the date, more details in due course.

If you would like to open your garden or allotment, contact the organisers at the email above.

Jun
6
Sat
Epping in Bloom Scarecrow Festival
Jun 6 – Jun 7 all-day

Join the Scarecrow Festival this year – just create a scarecrow and put it in your garden for visitors to find on the maps provided.

Last year was really successful and it is hoped that this year will also brighten the town with lots of inventive creations!

Please contact Epping in Bloom by 30th March to express your interest.

Jun
17
Wed
Annual General Meeting
Jun 17 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Come along to our AGM and support your Society! Please also bring your best single stem rose for the Rose Competition. There will as usual be refreshments and a raffle.

Jul
5
Sun
Epping Town Show – CANCELLED
Jul 5 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

EHS will be running a stall at the annual Epping Town Show. Expect to find plants for sale and other gardening goods. Come and visit us!

Jul
15
Wed
A Walk on the French Alps -CANCELLED
Jul 15 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS SITUATION.
We apologise to members but this is clearly in the best interests of all of us and for Pelly Court.
Aug
29
Sat
The Society’s Annual Show – CANCELLED
Aug 29 @ 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm

PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS SITUATION.

We apologise to members but this is clearly in the best interests of all of us and of the Church staff and visitors.

 

Aug
30
Sun
Copped Hall Open Gardens
Aug 30 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Copped Hall Open Gardens @ Copped Hall
We are hosting our Copped Hall Open Day with social distancing measures in place. Booking a ticket to come along is essential. On open day you can enjoy the tranquility of the Copped Hall gardens and grounds only on Sunday 30th August only £7. As an added extra we have our mini flower show. Bring along a bunch of freshly cut flowers and foliage from your garden to take part. Just fill out an entry form and place them in one of our vases provided on the day. You could be our 2020 winner!
Sep
19
Sat
Trip to Barnsdale – CANCELLED
Sep 19 @ 9:30 am – 5:00 pm

PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS SITUATION.

We apologise to members but this is clearly in the best interests of all of us. Hopefully we can reinstate this trip next year.